To strengthen knowledge and skills of our target group (50 young MSM aged 17-25) on HIV/AIDS and other STIs

To build the capacity of 20 key stakeholders to better relate to and interact with MSM, through targeted sesitisation sessions

To increase the availability of psycho-social support services for young MSM through advanced peer educator training for 10 MSM.

Activities:

For Objective 1:

Create youth friendly edutainment drama presentation that uses cultural dance, songs and poetry to empower and promote awareness on MSM issues (in consultation with target population; drama presentations will be performed by the Children First group "Bashy Bus Kru").

Perform drama presentation at two pre-selected high schools.

Engage audience in question and anwer reinforcement sessions to explore what they have learnt from the drama presentation.

Conduct empowerment sessions with young MSM on HIV/STI prevention to help reduce their vulnerability.

Conduct three focus group discussions with MSM to collect baseline data to inform the approach for workshops.

Conduct one workshop with 20 key stakeholders from health, education, social protection and law enforcement sectors to sensitze them to HIV/AIDS challenges, issues and developing trends occurring within the MSM population.

Conduct one workshop with both MSM and stakeholders to discuss best practices and how care and support can be improved for MSM.

From workshops held, develop a list of health care providers in targeted areas of New Kingston, Half-Way Tree communities and share with young MSM requiring services.

For Objective 3:

From the 50 young MSM, ten will be engaged in advanced peer education training: